I'm really glad to see more content coming out. A few months ago I started binge watching every episode. Then.... i ran out of videos to watch. So I watched them again. Lol. I'm really happy to see more videos coming out. You guys keep up the good work! 👍
I have this exact rifle in 6.5 CM. Its a great shooter. Smooth action and well built. The only problem I have had is the internal box magazine. Its very stiff and difficult to load at times. Has gotten a bit better over time but still can be fussy to load ammo. other wise its excellent and well worth the money IMO. I'm so impressed with it that I just bought a B-14 Wilderness Ridge in .308.
Thanks to you guys and your great reviews I was considering the Tikka t3x but I honestly think I like this b14 better thanks for the great reviews and the great content that you guys produce
I have this exact rifle. It is lights out. My favorite rifle by far. I take it everywhere through everything. It's a true workhorse. And don't let the 6.5 Creedmoor fool you. For deer and antelope, it's a stone cold killer with Hornady eld-x ammo.
So I bought this gun today from Sportsman’s Warehouse here in Phoenix and watched several of your videos on the review of the guns that you chosen. It was a tie for me between the Weatherby and the Bergara B14 Hunter. Except for this occasion I was looking at the Wetherby vanguard meat eaters edition rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor versus the Bergara after handling both rifles I could immediately tell the Bergara is the better rifle when it comes to aesthetics feel and quality. Keep in mind the Weatherby was no slouch but the Bergara just felt better the safety was nicer and felt smoother compared to the Weatherby which was a stamped steel switch which wasn’t quite as nice and the soft coating on the shoulder stock and hand guard on the Bergara Was much nicer and very grippy. Lol Even My girlfriend thought the Bergara was the nicer rifle and she’s never hunted. Keep in mind I haven’t shot this new rifle yet but I am super excited to get a scope on it and take it to the range
Try the Remington 700 American Hunter. It's every bit as good as the Bergara. After bedding the recoil lug it shoots 0.5 MOA out to 300 Yards. Great rifle.
@@dgreenapple With the Bergara you don't have to do anything but shoot it...that's the point. Bergara is what Remington should have been and that's coming from a Remington guy. The Bergara is better in every respect.
I just acquired this rifle in 270 winchester. Put a vortex 4x12x44 and went to the range. As getting 1/2 moa with the blue box federal I am very pleased with this rifle. Will be looking forward to getting another one.
I just bought the Bergara B-14 in 30-06 spg based on the good reviews it got from this channel. I also considered the Weatherby Vanguard but the “cheap” safety on it put me off and so I chose the Bergara. It’s amazing that such a small thing can swing your decision.
I've had a Bergara B14 chambered in 300 Win Mag on layaway for several months . I paid it off and brought her home two days ago for $550 US . I feel like a bandit getting her at that price . I haven't mounted a scope or fired her yet , but the bolt is slicker than ice , and the trigger break is amazingly crisp .
Hey guys, love your channel and this video in particular. Lord knows I can't get enough of my B-14 Hunter, quite honestly I'm shocked yall didn't just come out and call it the winner of your best rifle under $750 challenge since it came down to it and the weatherby and in your original review of the weatherby its final shot of each load would leave the grouping. Just an observation. Anyway, question, what brand are those plastic rifle rest stands you used in this video?!
I just bought this rifle for 579.99 at runnings , chambered in 6.5cm Couldn’t pass it up , I’m 100% going to build it into a high end precision /hunting lr rifle
There is a weird phenomenon going on with bergaras. The vast majority of people using them sounds very satisfied, often reporting custom rifle like accuracy. But on several forums sometimes a few "influent" guys pop up and literally start throwing s..t to bergara, with a lot of hanger and committment, getting even to say that these rifles are so bad that they would never own or work on one or even use parts for builds. To me it seems that these guys are actively trying to bash Bergara, maybe on the payroll of someone who could benefit from this. Emotional involvement in defending something we like is understandable, emotional involvement and committment in bashing a brand is more difficult to undestand if there is not some interest on the table. It wouldn't be the first time anyway
I own two less expensive CVA Cascades made for CVA by Bergara in 450 Bushmaster. They both shoot my reloads absolutely phenomenally accurate. I bought one for myself shot so great I then bought one for my son for public land deer hunting. Absolutely doggone shame the CVA Cascade doesn't come in LH as I would buy a 3rd one for my youngest son who is left handed. But I would rate fit and finish of the made for CVA by Bergara CVA Cascade an excellent all around value for the money rifle.
I have this exact rifle in .30-06. Great rifle, very strong safety, easy to use, for hunting the hinged floorplate is a feature. The trigger is light, bolt action is smooth. It is a quality, basic rifle. I added a foam cheekweld as the stock is too low. For the price this is a nice step up in quality from the cheap 300-400 plastic rifles. Considerations...the bolt is a 90 degree bolt, so it is not as low angle as say, the Tikka. Not an issue for me. On the flip side, the build quality of this feels much nicer than the equivalent t3x.
Seems like Bergara might have tried to compensate slightly with the actual shape/pitch of the bolt handle…seems like a fairly acute angle (when closed), compared to other bolt handles.
Hello Jason I was wondering if you put a muzzle break on it? If so how was the difference? I have a 30-06 Winchester model 70 non threaded and man the 180grain is bugging the shoulder in my old age
the bergaras are available with a wood stock too if you want something that looks nicer. imo a GOOD synthetic is actually a better stock though, and this pattern is probably a reasonably effective camo too.
Getting one in .308 the second I can find one. I've been hunting with my remington 700 in 300 win mag for 15 years now. Time for a new rifle that's a little more handy. I hunt Kansas in blinds and stands a lot.
I just wish this was threaded. I have this exact same gun and it is pretty stout shooting. With a muzzle break it would probably be much better. It is hard for me to shoot over 20 rounds through this gun. I really wish I would have bought the ridge model for the thicker barrel that is threaded. It is a great shooter though and the nicest rifle I have. The trigger is surprising coming from shooting shotguns 95 percent of the time.
Bergara B14 Hunter. 9 shots, no break in. 1st box of ammunition and 1st - 2 shot group. 130 grain 270 Win Federal Fusion. .375-inch, 3-shot group at 100 yards. Legit ! Stay away from CVA Cascade that SUPPOSEDLY has the same barrel. No way in H*ll !! These rifles are not night and day...... they are earth and moon apart. GO BERGARA !
I'm looking at the b14 ridge after reading Jim's page about best rifles around 850 ish. My only hesitation is finding the differences between the Bergara b14 and the CVA cascade. I could save 200$ and get a lighter gun still with a bergara barrel, quality trigger, and fiber reinforced stock.... can someone tell me the main differences?
I noticed you had x-high rings your scope was to high for me especially with no check riser. I have the same rifle and it shoot 1/2 in groups with Hornady 140 gr ELD and 3/4 in with Hornady 143 gr eldx Fantastic rifle
The 9.3x62 is not known to have a stout recoil.. and break? Sure, for range work (bench, prone). But standing up shooting (ie, hunting) and firing max 2 shots its not needed.
@@scotteger6271 I mounted a Leupold Remington 700 scope base on my Bergara B14 yesterday . It fit perfectly. I test fitted the mount with the enclosed tool from Leupold using hand pressure . I will disassemble the scope mount . clean everything with acetone , then reassemble using Loctite .
@@victorwaddell6530 that is what I said to the OP...Rem 700 bases/mounts work. In my post I said I do not know what, if any, other Rem 700 parts/accessories work with the Bergara. I have heard triggers but can't confirm. They have a nice trigger from factory so not sure why anyone would want to replace it anyway.
heard they are a great rifle. This under $1000 rifle shoot out is going to be awesome. My money is still on Tikka but the Bergara must be a close contender.
My friend has a tikka t3 and I have a b14 hunter and they are neck and neck in quality and accuracy. The bolt on my b14 is a touch smoother but thats not saying much. Both are 308's and both shooting 3/4 moa with factory ammo.
When I was choosing my hunting rifle it was down between one of these and a tikka t3x ss hunter. I ended up get the tikka t3x and boy will I tell you. It's a tack driver and that's with factory ammunition not my hand loads. My hand loads are like a lazer
@GastonGross I agree that there isn't a loser between them...that being said I think it's going to come down to handling both and seeing which one feels the best to the shooter. I also wouldn't overlook the CVA Cascade...considering it also has a Bergara barrel.
I have narrowed my choice down to a Ruger American as my budget rifle and this Bergara as my higher end rifle. Do you think the extra 150/200 is worth it for this gun?
I bought this rifle used for ~$400 in 6.5 creedmoor and I can tell you I love it. Worth it. I love the texture grippy feeling and the trigger is wonderful. The American is also a great choice. I would handle both and pull the trigger. Feel the material etc.
I bought a CZ527 in 6.5 Grendel used from Buds Guns Online. Whoever scoped the rifle discarded the factory rings, put a 1/2” base on it and medium height rings. Which put the scope a inch off of the barrel. They gave me the factory rings so installed those. It had a Vortex scope on it that I couldn’t get sighted in so I sent the scope back to the factory and they sent me a new one. They said the scope was tightened done too much. Max. 18 lbs. This rifle was like new. Whoever jacked up the rifle caused the owner to trade it off. Anyway I noticed the same thing that you did.
In the calibers offered, you left out .22-250 of which I have one ordered. Also, I didn't see .338 Win Mag offered in the B14 Hunter on the Bergara site, maybe a new offering? Anyway, looking forward to further reviews on your Bergara just subscribed.
@@clintgray756 does the Bushmaster have a floor plate or removable magazine? I like the cartridge but it seems like every rifle company wants to make this huge mag stick out the bottom when they chamber the 450.
@@scotteger6271 The Bargara 450 bushmaster Ridge does have a hinge Floorplan. Very accurate and a great trigger. Mine is 2.8 pounds. Action is very smooth. I love it. Looking forward to using it this coming Fall in Michigan.
@@clintgray756 thanks for the info. I like the 450 but wanted a rifle without a huge mag hanging down…sounds like the Bergara would be what I’m looking for.
This is what the Remington 700 should have been for the past decade but Remington shit the bed then went bankrupt (again) so we won't see any more 700s anytime soon. Would like to get one of these but can't find any in stock anywhere locally.
Comparing the tikka to the Bergara wilderness hunter. The Bergara is better in every way but weight and maybe drop mag instead of box magazine Both have sub moa guarantee Bergara now has a fluted bolts and is smoother than tikka Better stock Extra round in the box magazine Metal trigger guard. Wilderness is cerakoted and tikka is stainless. I prefer cerakote.
My 308 likes the old 168 grain a-max sf load which they don't make anymore, their eld match shoots poorly, go figure! Federal 150bt's shoot well enough for deer hunting but certainly not a moa gun for me.
@@sandybarnett7502 Took the 243 back to the range yesterday. Now after approximately 65 rounds the groups are shrinking. Norma, Federal, and Winchester all three have gotten better. Down to about an inch with the Federal and 1 1/2 with the Norma and Winchester. Talked to the guy at the shop I bought it from and got the Match Federal. He offered to send it back but wanted me to try the Federal first. Expensive test but it did get close. It’s a coyote rifle so I guess I will keep it. All are 100 grain by the way.
I have the same rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Mine would crater and pierce primers with factory ammo and moderate handloads. To much clearance in the firing pin hole. I sent the bolt to Gre-Tan rifles , had the firing pin hole bushed and new firing pin installed , 143.00 dollars later problem solved .I am not the only one who has had this problem , seems to happen mostly with the 6.5 creeds. I have heard Bergara reduced the the firing pin hole diameter to solve this problem in post 2018 rifles. I like everything else about the rifle, just be careful if you buy a used one. The firing pin issue could be why they got rid of it.
I know you have heard this already but try lowering your scope for a better cheek weld and better accuracy, i tried 4 different ones before i found the right height for my B-14 ridge .
Might be able to contact Bergara directly with your serial number. I've done that before with Glock and they've always responded with the production date
Sounds like you want the Bergara B14 Wilderness Ridge…has basically everything you want except maybe the weight…7-1/2 - 8 lbs no scope. If you don’t absolutely have to have the threaded barrel there’s the Wilderness Hunter that has everything else and is 7 - 7-1/2 lbs.
I have the Ridge SP. -Better look -Better bolt handle -Love the shorter barrel (18") -Threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake (both regular and SP models) -Can still fit it in a standard soft size case with a Sandman-L attached Bergara did a comparison video of the two: ua-cam.com/video/puiAaG8CKIQ/v-deo.html
The only drawback with the Ridge is weight…so come down to your hunting style/location and how much you walk. Some would prefer the lighter weight of the Hunter model and others will prefer the Ridge…both excellent choices.
If the texture and look is the only thing taking you away from this rifle just get a different color or something mine is wood and drives tacks at 150 yards
Very nice. Would make a great truck gun with the 22" barrel. Wish the contour of the barrel was slightly thicker. Would love to have one in of these in .243.
@@christopherdearborn4390 was going to be my recommendation as well. It is definitely a heavier barrel but doesn't add that much weight overall. Still comes in under 8lbs
That’s a tough call, as the HS stocks are very nice on those particular Howa rifles. That said, see if you can find both, handle them, work the touch points (bolt, safety, trigger, mag/floor plate release, etc). You might find that one is just a little more you than the other.
Damnit! I paid over $1200 for my Bergara 22-250 and 3 boxes of ammo. Anyone want to come kick me in the ass. Someone PLEASE tell me where to look online before I get screwed again.
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I'm really glad to see more content coming out. A few months ago I started binge watching every episode. Then.... i ran out of videos to watch. So I watched them again. Lol. I'm really happy to see more videos coming out. You guys keep up the good work! 👍
You guys helped me decide on this rifle chambered in a .30-06 👍 thanks
I have this exact rifle in 6.5 CM. Its a great shooter. Smooth action and well built. The only problem I have had is the internal box magazine. Its very stiff and difficult to load at times. Has gotten a bit better over time but still can be fussy to load ammo. other wise its excellent and well worth the money IMO. I'm so impressed with it that I just bought a B-14 Wilderness Ridge in .308.
Very interested in this rifle.
Glad to see a great review.
Thanks to you guys and your great reviews I was considering the Tikka t3x but I honestly think I like this b14 better thanks for the great reviews and the great content that you guys produce
Excellent review, great looking rifle!!!
Just bought one today. Can’t wait to take a mule down with it! Vortex viper PST 2.5-10-44 will be the optic.
You've earned my sub dudes. I like the manner and the attention to detail.
Mine is in 243, good solid rifle, don’t have to worry about scratching it and it gets the job done on Fallow and Roe every time over here in UK 🇬🇧
Think i'm gonna buy one in .308 with a walnut stock. Good review!
Did you end up getting it? I’m thinking about getting the same version. Love the walnut stock.
I have this exact rifle. It is lights out. My favorite rifle by far. I take it everywhere through everything. It's a true workhorse. And don't let the 6.5 Creedmoor fool you. For deer and antelope, it's a stone cold killer with Hornady eld-x ammo.
How’s the weight?
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595the weight is amazingly balanced. It literally feels 3 pounds. I have one in 6.5 and it’s phenom
So I bought this gun today from Sportsman’s Warehouse here in Phoenix and watched several of your videos on the review of the guns that you chosen. It was a tie for me between the Weatherby and the Bergara B14 Hunter. Except for this occasion I was looking at the Wetherby vanguard meat eaters edition rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor versus the Bergara after handling both rifles I could immediately tell the Bergara is the better rifle when it comes to aesthetics feel and quality. Keep in mind the Weatherby was no slouch but the Bergara just felt better the safety was nicer and felt smoother compared to the Weatherby which was a stamped steel switch which wasn’t quite as nice and the soft coating on the shoulder stock and hand guard on the Bergara Was much nicer and very grippy. Lol Even My girlfriend thought the Bergara was the nicer rifle and she’s never hunted. Keep in mind I haven’t shot this new rifle yet but I am super excited to get a scope on it and take it to the range
I mean the Vanguard is just a Howa with a little lipstick on it.
The quality of rifle Remington should have been making.
Thomas Arnold they used to be nice
Try the Remington 700 American Hunter. It's every bit as good as the Bergara. After bedding the recoil lug it shoots 0.5 MOA out to 300 Yards. Great rifle.
Ruger just bought Remington. Hopefully, quality will improve
@@blackbear65 Didn't buy Remington, just Marlin
@@dgreenapple With the Bergara you don't have to do anything but shoot it...that's the point. Bergara is what Remington should have been and that's coming from a Remington guy. The Bergara is better in every respect.
I just acquired this rifle in 270 winchester. Put a vortex 4x12x44 and went to the range. As getting 1/2 moa with the blue box federal I am very pleased with this rifle. Will be looking forward to getting another one.
Did you go through the break in according to the manual? Cleaning in between the first five shots and then after every ten shots?
I just bought the Bergara B-14 in 30-06 spg based on the good reviews it got from this channel. I also considered the Weatherby Vanguard but the “cheap” safety on it put me off and so I chose the Bergara. It’s amazing that such a small thing can swing your decision.
How have you found your B14 Nick, did you get one with a 22" or 24" barrel, have you had chance to shoot it yet how's the accuracy
How heavy is it? I’m considering getting one in 30-06 but I can’t seem to find an accurate weight.
I have one in 308 and one in 6.5 creedmoor and I’m convinced there’s not a single gun out there with a better trigger. Feels very light too
I've had a Bergara B14 chambered in 300 Win Mag on layaway for several months . I paid it off and brought her home two days ago for $550 US . I feel like a bandit getting her at that price . I haven't mounted a scope or fired her yet , but the bolt is slicker than ice , and the trigger break is amazingly crisp .
Just bought one today same caliber for $600 got it just before they closed the store
Ordered mine yesterday 30-06👍
Got my eye on this one. Gonna have a look at the rest of your reviews.
Hey guys, love your channel and this video in particular. Lord knows I can't get enough of my B-14 Hunter, quite honestly I'm shocked yall didn't just come out and call it the winner of your best rifle under $750 challenge since it came down to it and the weatherby and in your original review of the weatherby its final shot of each load would leave the grouping. Just an observation. Anyway, question, what brand are those plastic rifle rest stands you used in this video?!
I just bought this rifle for 579.99 at runnings , chambered in 6.5cm
Couldn’t pass it up , I’m 100% going to build it into a high end precision /hunting lr rifle
Garage floor thing: I love the pattern. It looks really nice to me.
If anything looks sturdy. I wish I could own this.
I actually just heard about this brand - awesome review
Yes @Beau Tanner we got a bergara b14 extreme hunter in .308wun and it shoots awesome
You guys should review the wilderness hunter by Bergara it’s a awesome gun
I have the ridge in 6.5 (please don’t hate, won it in a raffle) and love it.
There is a weird phenomenon going on with bergaras. The vast majority of people using them sounds very satisfied, often reporting custom rifle like accuracy. But on several forums sometimes a few "influent" guys pop up and literally start throwing s..t to bergara, with a lot of hanger and committment, getting even to say that these rifles are so bad that they would never own or work on one or even use parts for builds. To me it seems that these guys are actively trying to bash Bergara, maybe on the payroll of someone who could benefit from this. Emotional involvement in defending something we like is understandable, emotional involvement and committment in bashing a brand is more difficult to undestand if there is not some interest on the table. It wouldn't be the first time anyway
haters gonna hate
Great content guys
I own two less expensive CVA Cascades made for CVA by Bergara in 450 Bushmaster. They both shoot my reloads absolutely phenomenally accurate. I bought one for myself shot so great I then bought one for my son for public land deer hunting. Absolutely doggone shame the CVA Cascade doesn't come in LH as I would buy a 3rd one for my youngest son who is left handed.
But I would rate fit and finish of the made for CVA by Bergara CVA Cascade an excellent all around value for the money rifle.
I have this exact rifle in .30-06. Great rifle, very strong safety, easy to use, for hunting the hinged floorplate is a feature. The trigger is light, bolt action is smooth. It is a quality, basic rifle. I added a foam cheekweld as the stock is too low. For the price this is a nice step up in quality from the cheap 300-400 plastic rifles. Considerations...the bolt is a 90 degree bolt, so it is not as low angle as say, the Tikka. Not an issue for me. On the flip side, the build quality of this feels much nicer than the equivalent t3x.
Yeah. I’ve gotten used to 60 degree throws myself.
Seems like Bergara might have tried to compensate slightly with the actual shape/pitch of the bolt handle…seems like a fairly acute angle (when closed), compared to other bolt handles.
Hello Jason I was wondering if you put a muzzle break on it? If so how was the difference? I have a 30-06 Winchester model 70 non threaded and man the 180grain is bugging the shoulder in my old age
Holy scope height batman!
Great review..
Beautiful looking gun i won't one in a 7mag and nice show guy
How about including target shooters. The HMR would be nice to see your review.
the bergaras are available with a wood stock too if you want something that looks nicer. imo a GOOD synthetic is actually a better stock though, and this pattern is probably a reasonably effective camo too.
I just bought this same gun chambered in 308 with a vortex diamond back glass.
We can get it in 6,5x55, 8x57 and 9,3x62 aswell.I' might swap out my Win 70 XTR for one of these.
Got my dad a hunter in 300 win mag for his retirement present. Its one hell of a rifle and will shoot sub half moa. Its killed a few animals now
What is a good scope for this gun?
I have the Bergara B14 270 for my grandson but not sure which scope to get for his deer hunting season.
Getting one in .308 the second I can find one. I've been hunting with my remington 700 in 300 win mag for 15 years now. Time for a new rifle that's a little more handy. I hunt Kansas in blinds and stands a lot.
That non-existing checkweld was 👌
trenton trapasso only place in town had high rings that were for 34mm. We have a cheek riser coming. It would have been nice to have lol
You mean chin weld
Just ordered mine in 7mm-08! Can't wait!
How did is shoot?
Wonder if my garage floor will shoot < one MOA.
Why did you mount the scope so high. I noticed your cheak wasn’t touching the stock. We’re those see through rings?
I just wish this was threaded. I have this exact same gun and it is pretty stout shooting. With a muzzle break it would probably be much better. It is hard for me to shoot over 20 rounds through this gun. I really wish I would have bought the ridge model for the thicker barrel that is threaded. It is a great shooter though and the nicest rifle I have. The trigger is surprising coming from shooting shotguns 95 percent of the time.
Bergara B14 Hunter. 9 shots, no break in. 1st box of ammunition and 1st - 2 shot group. 130 grain 270 Win Federal Fusion.
.375-inch, 3-shot group at 100 yards. Legit !
Stay away from CVA Cascade that SUPPOSEDLY has the same barrel. No way in H*ll !!
These rifles are not night and day...... they are earth and moon apart. GO BERGARA !
I'm looking at the b14 ridge after reading Jim's page about best rifles around 850 ish. My only hesitation is finding the differences between the Bergara b14 and the CVA cascade. I could save 200$ and get a lighter gun still with a bergara barrel, quality trigger, and fiber reinforced stock.... can someone tell me the main differences?
I ordered a Ridge in 7mm-08
I noticed you had x-high rings your scope was to high for me especially with no check riser. I have the same rifle and it shoot 1/2 in groups with Hornady 140 gr ELD and 3/4 in with Hornady 143 gr eldx Fantastic rifle
Considering one of these or a b14 ridge. I like everything about the ridge better except the weight.
What would you recommend?
you can get the hunter model in a 9.3 x 62 and then you would definitely need a better butt pad and a muzzle brake.
The 9.3x62 is not known to have a stout recoil.. and break? Sure, for range work (bench, prone). But standing up shooting (ie, hunting) and firing max 2 shots its not needed.
I have the B14 HMR, its heavy but shoots really nice
Hey Khan, how much did you pay for yours. And what's the chamber? Just paid over 1200 for my bergara 22-250 with 3 boxes of ammo.
@@terryfreeman1018 i paid $925 and its chambered in .308 no ammo
Thanks buddy for the holler back. I don't guess I got to bad a deal. I dont deer hunt but love to thin out coyote population. Haha. Thanks again Khan.
You need to put a pad on the comb to get a better cheek weld.
Y’all should review a Winchester mod 70 super grade maple
Can’t get a Super Grade Maple under $750... Nice rifle though.
I bought this rifle today in 30-06.
I might have missed it, but you might have pointed out that someRem. 700 accessories work with the B14.
Its drilled/tapped for Rem 700 scope bases. I don't know of any other Remington accessories that work with it.
@@scotteger6271 I mounted a Leupold Remington 700 scope base on my Bergara B14 yesterday . It fit perfectly. I test fitted the mount with the enclosed tool from Leupold using hand pressure . I will disassemble the scope mount . clean everything with acetone , then reassemble using Loctite .
@@victorwaddell6530 that is what I said to the OP...Rem 700 bases/mounts work. In my post I said I do not know what, if any, other Rem 700 parts/accessories work with the Bergara. I have heard triggers but can't confirm. They have a nice trigger from factory so not sure why anyone would want to replace it anyway.
It is a Remington clone. I have heard that you can use the same stock that a Remington 700 will fit in.
heard they are a great rifle. This under $1000 rifle shoot out is going to be awesome. My money is still on Tikka but the Bergara must be a close contender.
My friend has a tikka t3 and I have a b14 hunter and they are neck and neck in quality and accuracy. The bolt on my b14 is a touch smoother but thats not saying much. Both are 308's and both shooting 3/4 moa with factory ammo.
When I was choosing my hunting rifle it was down between one of these and a tikka t3x ss hunter. I ended up get the tikka t3x and boy will I tell you. It's a tack driver and that's with factory ammunition not my hand loads. My hand loads are like a lazer
@GastonGross I agree that there isn't a loser between them...that being said I think it's going to come down to handling both and seeing which one feels the best to the shooter. I also wouldn't overlook the CVA Cascade...considering it also has a Bergara barrel.
I have narrowed my choice down to a Ruger American as my budget rifle and this Bergara as my higher end rifle. Do you think the extra 150/200 is worth it for this gun?
I bought this rifle used for ~$400 in 6.5 creedmoor and I can tell you I love it. Worth it. I love the texture grippy feeling and the trigger is wonderful. The American is also a great choice. I would handle both and pull the trigger. Feel the material etc.
Can I ask why your scope is in the 3rd floor?
I bought a CZ527 in 6.5 Grendel used from Buds Guns Online. Whoever scoped the rifle discarded the factory rings, put a 1/2” base on it and medium height rings. Which put the scope a inch off of the barrel. They gave me the factory rings so installed those. It had a Vortex scope on it that I couldn’t get sighted in so I sent the scope back to the factory and they sent me a new one. They said the scope was tightened done too much. Max. 18 lbs. This rifle was like new. Whoever jacked up the rifle caused the owner to trade it off. Anyway I noticed the same thing that you did.
In the calibers offered, you left out .22-250 of which I have one ordered. Also, I didn't see .338 Win Mag offered in the B14 Hunter on the Bergara site, maybe a new offering? Anyway, looking forward to further reviews on your Bergara just subscribed.
Didn't include the 450 bushmaster. I have already purchased one. Its heading to Michigan for this falls deer season
@@clintgray756 does the Bushmaster have a floor plate or removable magazine? I like the cartridge but it seems like every rifle company wants to make this huge mag stick out the bottom when they chamber the 450.
@@scotteger6271 Scott
The Bergara Ridge 450 bushmaster has a hinge fireplace. Very accurate and very very smooth action. 👌 I love mine!
@@scotteger6271
The Bargara 450 bushmaster Ridge does have a hinge Floorplan. Very accurate and a great trigger. Mine is 2.8 pounds. Action is very smooth. I love it.
Looking forward to using it this coming Fall in Michigan.
@@clintgray756 thanks for the info. I like the 450 but wanted a rifle without a huge mag hanging down…sounds like the Bergara would be what I’m looking for.
Nice support bag - who makes it?
This is what the Remington 700 should have been for the past decade but Remington shit the bed then went bankrupt (again) so we won't see any more 700s anytime soon. Would like to get one of these but can't find any in stock anywhere locally.
Please show shooting Target's like you did the other videos
Comparing the tikka to the Bergara wilderness hunter. The Bergara is better in every way but weight and maybe drop mag instead of box magazine
Both have sub moa guarantee
Bergara now has a fluted bolts and is smoother than tikka
Better stock
Extra round in the box magazine
Metal trigger guard.
Wilderness is cerakoted and tikka is stainless. I prefer cerakote.
That is a sexy gun!
Kaden Spencer I would agree! It shot super well and it is super comfortable. Bergara did a great job!
I love this rifle. Mine is 308. Problem is it will not group anything I can find including federal, nosler, barnes, hornady in 150s,165s,168s.
I’m having the same issue with a 243. Did yours get any better?
My 308 likes the old 168 grain a-max sf load which they don't make anymore, their eld match shoots poorly, go figure! Federal 150bt's shoot well enough for deer hunting but certainly not a moa gun for me.
@@sandybarnett7502 Took the 243 back to the range yesterday. Now after approximately 65 rounds the groups are shrinking. Norma, Federal, and Winchester all three have gotten better. Down to about an inch with the Federal and 1 1/2 with the Norma and Winchester. Talked to the guy at the shop I bought it from and got the Match Federal. He offered to send it back but wanted me to try the Federal first. Expensive test but it did get close. It’s a coyote rifle so I guess I will keep it. All are 100 grain by the way.
I have the same rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Mine would crater and pierce primers with factory ammo and moderate handloads. To much clearance in the firing pin hole. I sent the bolt to Gre-Tan rifles , had the firing pin hole bushed and new firing pin installed , 143.00 dollars later problem solved .I am not the only one who has had this problem , seems to happen mostly with the 6.5 creeds. I have heard Bergara reduced the the firing pin hole diameter to solve this problem in post 2018 rifles. I like everything else about the rifle, just be careful if you buy a used one. The firing pin issue could be why they got rid of it.
I’m gonna get one of there is a 300 or a 300wsm not sure which one yet
I know you have heard this already but try lowering your scope for a better cheek weld and better accuracy, i tried 4 different ones before i found the right height for my B-14 ridge .
Holy chin weld, Batman!
Same gun up here in Canada it’s about $1,200 dlls 😢
Which store? Cabellas doesn't seem to have it.
Those scope mounts in the video are waaay to tall .
Probably shoot even better with that fixed .
Did you guys go through the barrel break-in before you got the groups on your rifles?
yes we did on all the rifles and then they were all cleaned again before we did our over all round up of them shooting for accuracy.
@@backfire Good to hear! Thanks for the reply.
How much was that? Can you tell me the price?
How do I find out the year of manufacture for my Bergara b14?
Might be able to contact Bergara directly with your serial number. I've done that before with Glock and they've always responded with the production date
You should mount that scope, a little higher!
I want a good rifle. Decently light weight, threaded barrel, metal trigger guard, cerecoated, adjustable trigger.
You should take a look at a Christensen arms Mesa the Msrp is 1300 but I found mine for a grand
Sounds like you want the Bergara B14 Wilderness Ridge…has basically everything you want except maybe the weight…7-1/2 - 8 lbs no scope. If you don’t absolutely have to have the threaded barrel there’s the Wilderness Hunter that has everything else and is 7 - 7-1/2 lbs.
How do you load/unload the magazine?
Looks like hell with that yellow thing in there.
Where can I even find this in Canada
I see Bergara has the B-14 Ridge for $50.00 more, wonder what makes it worth $50.00 more, is it better? Maybe someone out there has the answer..
Threaded and a heavier profile barrel along with a better bolt handle
I have the Ridge SP.
-Better look
-Better bolt handle
-Love the shorter barrel (18")
-Threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake (both regular and SP models)
-Can still fit it in a standard soft size case with a Sandman-L attached
Bergara did a comparison video of the two:
ua-cam.com/video/puiAaG8CKIQ/v-deo.html
The only drawback with the Ridge is weight…so come down to your hunting style/location and how much you walk. Some would prefer the lighter weight of the Hunter model and others will prefer the Ridge…both excellent choices.
I like the bergara's minus the hinge plate magazine, I cannot stand them for duty or hunting.
@0:50: Minor point: It's 1 MOA, not 1" MOA. 1 minute of angle is 1" at 100 yds.
What's the scope you mounted.
which rail are you using?
Wow 2700 dollar scope can change a lot
Nice video. Help me make my decision. That safety is exactly like my m1917 manufactured in 10/1918
Hi, what mount did you use for this rifle and scope ?
Rem 700 short action base
Can you top load this?
Those scope rings are kinda ridiculous.
If the texture and look is the only thing taking you away from this rifle just get a different color or something mine is wood and drives tacks at 150 yards
The actual feel(touch) of the stock is excellent.
I do not think many people will be wanting to buy a Rem 700 anymore. There are better guns out there now.
1.0 inch MOA?
Gday boy's after watching this video I went out and purchased a bergara b14 ridge in 6.5creedmoor
Excellent choice!
I've been considering the Ridge over the Hunter as well...in 308
Very nice. Would make a great truck gun with the 22" barrel. Wish the contour of the barrel was slightly thicker. Would love to have one in of these in .243.
You could go with a Ridge or Ridge SP. It has the thicker contour and the SP version has an 18" barrel.
@@christopherdearborn4390 was going to be my recommendation as well. It is definitely a heavier barrel but doesn't add that much weight overall. Still comes in under 8lbs
I'm looking at one in 243 ...I'm thinking about purchasing it tomorrow
Good in 30-06?
My mistake....3-shot group.
Flute that barrel and it would pretty hard to beat
This rifle or a Howa 1500HS precision??
That’s a tough call, as the HS stocks are very nice on those particular Howa rifles. That said, see if you can find both, handle them, work the touch points (bolt, safety, trigger, mag/floor plate release, etc). You might find that one is just a little more you than the other.
Surely you know the scope mounts are wrong!!
Too bad you guys couldn’t figure out how to mount that scope any higher. 😂
Damnit! I paid over $1200 for my Bergara 22-250 and 3 boxes of ammo. Anyone want to come kick me in the ass. Someone PLEASE tell me where to look online before I get screwed again.
Does this company do garage floors? Asking for a friend
Logan Lauffenburger ha I’m sure if they did, they would do a good job. They did on this stock lol
@@backfire haha I have to agree I really want to purchase one of these